Recap of the notable arrivals supporting the concept that this is truly "The Dawn of the Silicon Garden"!
Major economic development announcements for business arrivals or expansions in southeaster SC and the Savannah area of GA:
1. Plastic Express: This company is expanding its operations in Savannah, creating an estimated 200 new jobs and investing $80 million in Chatham County.
2. Naturals2Go: Vend Tech International, the company behind Naturals2Go vending machines, is relocating its headquarters and facilities to the Savannah Chatham Manufacturing Center.
3. Daechang Seat Savannah Corp.: This automotive supplier is investing $72.5 million and creating over 500 jobs in Chatham County.
4. Gulfstream Aerospace: Announced expansions that will bring 1,600 new jobs and $150 million in capital investment to Chatham County. The projects include a new Gulfstream Customer Support service center and the expansion of their manufacturing facility2.
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5. 7.6 Billion with 8500 jobs progress of the Hyundai Plant and its 21 arriving suppliers!
Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC):
1. Norman USA: This company is establishing its first East Coast presence in Beaufort, creating 67 jobs and investing $16.17 million.
2. Critical Role: A multi-platform video gaming company relocating to Beaufort, expected to hire 15 people.
3. ProtoTech Manufacturing and BTW Global: Both companies have opened new locations in Beaufort County since 2023.
4. PharMercia: Recently broke ground on a new 20,000 sq ft facility in the Washington-Beaufort County Industrial Park.
Southern Carolina Regional Development Alliance:
1. Wayne Brothers: Announced a new office and operations center in Colleton County, investing $35.5 million and creating 170 new jobs.
2. Senn Brothers Produce: Expanding operations in Jasper County with a $2.9 million investment, creating 19 new jobs.
3. NorthPoint Development: Groundbreaking on an 880-acre economic development site in Hardeeville, representing $200 million in capital investment and generating over 550 jobs at full buildout.
Motivating Entrepreneurial Achievements
SCSBA Board Member and Professional Chef-Mr. Ervin J. Richardson!
The Dawn of the "Silicon Garden"
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